Off West End
Much like fringe theatre, trying to define what Off-WestEnd venue really means is a debate that would take us long into the night. So for our own sanity, we define it as those venues that are slightly bigger than the fringe venues (so roughly 100+ seats), but not the big West End or similar venues that form part of the Society of London Theatre (SOLT). Like fringe venues, Off-WestEnd are eligible for consideration for awards via the Fringe Theatre Awards.
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Pride & Prejudice: The Panto, Cockpit Theatre – Review
A brilliantly funny adaptation of a classic Austen novel, which faithfully honours the original story while adding some hilarious contemporary references.
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Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho, Theatre503 – Review
This show, for all intents and purposes, probably should not work but does so ten times over. Drag comedy cabaret infused with an excellent sense of humour.
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American Psycho, Almeida Theatre – Review
A thrilling, exciting and highly original musical which has far more depth than I remember from the film.
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The Good Neighbour, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A wonderfully original Christmas adventure. Very well managed from the moment you step into the building. Leave your stresses at the door and just enjoy!
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Boris and Sergey’s Vaudevillian Christmas Adventure, Theatre 503 – Review
This adult puppet show is an hour of comedy gold.
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Pleasance Theatre – Review
An almost perfect tour de force of physical comedy. Well worth the journey to Islington.
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The Last March, Southwark Playhouse – Review
A fun play where the saying ‘time flies when you’re having fun’ really does apply. It is a light-hearted piece but perhaps Tinder Theatre try to drag out their superb jokes a little too much.
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Twelve, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
A great and important project but far too long. More collaboration between the writers might have avoided repeating ideas.
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Sleeping Beauty – An Adult Pantomime, Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
Filthy but delicious. A fun way to spend an evening out with your friends and most definitely away from your kids.
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Buttons – Another Cinderella Story, Rosemary Branch Theatre – Review
This is panto at it’s very best. If you see one pantomime this Christmas, make it this one!